Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

About Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Fr. Z is the guy who runs this blog. o{]:¬)

From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 06-15-25 – Parish Festival

June 15th 2025 Dear Diary, Today was the summer parish festival at St Polycarp or as I call it the Deep Fried Fest. Fr. Gilbert got us turned around on a back road after hitting a detour near Pine City … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 1377 – Is this true?

Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links.  US HERE – WHY?  This helps to pay for health insurance (massively hiked for this new year of surprises), utilities, groceries, etc..  At no extra cost, you provide help for which … Read More

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Wrapping it up at Fishwrap?

I don’t often mention the Fishwrap these days… how long ago was it that I started with that nickname?… because of their wearying lack of relevance. However, I saw this: Looks like National “Catholic” Reporter is in financial dire straits. … Read More

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Daily Rome Shot 1376

Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links.  US HERE – WHY?  This helps to pay for health insurance (massively hiked for this new year of surprises), utilities, groceries, etc..  At no extra cost, you provide help for which … Read More

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New recording from the London Oratory Schola boys choir – Terrific!

I was contacted by the director of the boys choir of the London Oratory.  They have made wonderful recordings, discs/downloads, in the past.  The present is no exception.   There is a new collection available for pre-order: Sacred Treasures of Rome … Read More

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19 June 325 – Adoption of the Nicene Creed

On this day, 19 June 325, exactly 1700 years ago, it is thought that the Council of Nicea adopted the original Nicene Creed.   It would be amended in 381 by the Council of Constantinople. This creed was adopted to combat … Read More

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Starlink

Let’s talk about Starlink. Do you have it?  What’s it like?

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Pope Benedict XVI on Corpus Christi processions and a rant from Fr. Z

Today is the true Feast of Corpus Christi.  In many places the Feast of Corpus Christi gets an “external celebration” on Sunday.  There’s nothing wrong with that, as it gives more people a change to participate.  It is wonderful to … Read More

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CQ CQ CQ: #ZedNet – Leo XIV pays a visit

I’ve been wanting to revive Zednet. Alas, I cannot do it alone. I don’t have possession of the components or the knowhow. Maybe, someday soon we can get it going again. Meanwhile, Pope Leo XIV went to the transmission center … Read More

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VIDEO: A Jesuit commentator hits it outta da park! Stark clear REALITY.

This is one of the best brief “tell it like it is” videos I’ve seen in a long time. Watch it. Watch it again. And send it to at least five people. Fr. Robert McTeigue, SJ

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